The Dodgers have agreed to terms with 19 international amateur free agents, including their number 14 prospect in the 2023-2024 international class, shortstop Emil Morales. In total, the Dodgers signed seven pitchers, four catchers, five infielders and three outfielders to open the 2024 signing period. Morales, 17, is the number 14 rated prospect by MLB.com […]
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Dodgers Agree to Terms With 19 International Amateur Free Agents
Dodgers Add Depth to Minor League Roster
The Dodgers announced on Saturday that they had acquired some additional depth with the signing of 29-year-old catcher Chris Okey and 26-year-old right fielder/third baseman Brendon Davis, both of whom will reportedly begin the 2024 season in the team’s minor league system. The news, which was first reported by MLB Trade Rumors, indicated that it […]
(Read More)We Try Harder
For those old enough to remember, back in the 80’s, the Avis Rent-A-Car company had a popular ad campaign slogan of “We Try Harder.” It was, of course, in response to (then) J.D. Power and Associates managing director of Travel, Hospitality and Marketing Michael Taylor’s (then) rental car company rankings and a show of professional […]
(Read More)Are the Dodgers Shortstop Shopping?
* * * “It’s like déjà vu all over again.” Yogi Berra * * * * If Dodgers fans believe the speculation of MLB analysts and journalists, the team is once again shopping for a shortstop. Indeed, déjà vu all over again for Andrew Friedman, the team’s President of Baseball Operations. All-Star shortstop Corey Seager […]
(Read More)Next Step(s) for Dodgers
* * * “If you’re always rational about every free agent, you will finish third on every free agent.” Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman * * * * As fans of Major League Baseball know, the Dodgers did not finish third – or second – in their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani. […]
(Read More)Dodgers Get Infield Help from Yankees
The Dodgers have acquired minor league infielder Trey Sweeney from the New York Yankees in exchange for left-handed pitcher Victor González and minor league infielder Jorbit Vivas. Sweeney, 23, played in 100 games for the Double-A Somerset Patriots in 2023, hitting 13 homers, driving in 49 runs and batting .252/.367/.411. It was his third season […]
(Read More)Roster Assets or Trade Capital?
The Dodgers are considered the benchmark against which other MLB teams measure themselves in the acquisition of young talent and development of those players into major league prospects. Whether those prospects become Dodgers or used in trades for veteran players is the responsibility of Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman and his talented staff. […]
(Read More)Dodgers: Buyers and Sellers
If you have been a follower of the Dodgers for more than the 2023 season, you are well aware of the annual MLB trade deadline and the associated implications for teams classified as buyers and sellers. Historically, the Dodgers have been buyers, seldom sellers. They have acquired talent to refine and energize their rosters in pursuit of World […]
(Read More)Dodgers Select Nick Robertson
The Dodgers have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Nick Robertson and optioned right-handed pitcher Tayler Scott. Robertson, 24, has appeared in 24 games with Oklahoma City, posting a 2-0 record with a 2.13 ERA (6 ER/25.1 IP) and 37 strikeouts. He has held the opposition to a .185 batting average, and he is 7-for-7 […]
(Read More)Dodgers Sign Veteran Right-Hander to Minor League Deal
Per WEEI’s Rob Bradford, the Dodgers have signed 35-year-old recently-released (by the Boston Red Sox) right-hander Ryan Brasier to a minor league contract. Bradford notes that the Wichita Falls, TX native, who was initially signed by the Angels of Anaheim in the sixth round of the 2007 MLB Draft out of Weatherford College, would “…give the Dodgers some experienced […]
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